part 1 Have you ever 'done' theology? I was amazed by a subject offered in our Religious Science course on "studying and doing theology"...our professors engaged us to live among the poor in the squatters area. It reminded me of the first time I stepped into our mission house...okay, okay...I didn't have to walk barefoot nor sleep on the floor, nor dig out food from the garbage... the thing is, it's so easy to romanticize poverty. I could do away with less clothes, a non airconditioned room and a tv/radioless area... but when a friend asks me for my webster or my favorite book, or to spare time to listen to a patient after duty hours or to spend less time with my virtual world... it is difficult to let go! These are my riches...inordinate attachments... soft addictions . It's a lot easier living among the poor... but becoming one myself in its real sense is a challenge ... Didn't God Himself, the Word, assume our huma
Must admit that I have heard this tune a number of times but never really understood the words! Thank you for sharing this and making my day beautiful Melissa! I am sure you can play this too right? The fantastic musician that you are - I wish I could hear your first hand. How about recording something and posting it for us??
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Enya is one of my favorites because of their humanist lyrics.
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This is so lovely Melissa...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful haunting music
ReplyDeleteAfter hearing this, I think it is time to listen to my Enya collection...beautiful Melissa!
ReplyDeleteMine: http://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/youtube-tuesday_22.html
What a beautiful song, takes your mind almost into a meditative state
ReplyDeletebeautiful...As always....XOXOXOXOOXOX
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Hello.
ReplyDeleteI like Enya music...very calming.
Nice choice.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks also for visiting & following my blog. I always try to return the kindness & am now following you too.
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Melissa, the music is hypnotizing :)
ReplyDeleteI love the music Melissa. That is something that I could have playing all day long!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful voice :)
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Music bridges people. I loved the new theme of your blog. Keep sharing and penning your beautiful thoughts. Love, Me
ReplyDeleteThis song goes perfect with your blog Melissa!
ReplyDeletePuts me in the mood to explore the depths...